ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

The Complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release February 14, 2023 through February 20, 2023

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Arrests and Reports

Sheriff Lee Hilty reported deputies made arrests and took multiple reports during the week of February 14, 2023 through February 20, 2023.

On February 15, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies arrested Austin Weymuth for excessive speeding and Driving While Intoxicated.

On February 15, 2023- James Stevenson was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant. He is charged with Driving While Intoxicated. His bond is set at $5,000 cash only.

On February 15, 2023- Lacey Rogers was arrested at the St. Clair County Courthouse on a St. Clair County warrant. She is charged with Failure to Appear on her original charge of Failure to Register Vehicle. Her bond is set at $123 cash only.

On February 16, 2023- Jerry Jett was arrested at the St. Joseph Department of Corrections by St. Clair County Deputies. He is being charged with Possess Controlled Substance and Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Prior. Bond set at $5,000 cash or surety.

On February 16, 2023- Terry Vanholt was arrested by Hickory County Deputies on a St. Clair County warrant for Tampering with a motor vehicle, sale/possession of equipment or pats with an altered ID equipment. His bond is set at $15,000 cash only.

On February 17, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a call regarding property damage on SW Highway K. Reporting party stated someone deflated her truck tire sitting in her driveway. Person of interest has been identified.

On February 17, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies responded to a call regarding a lock being cut on a storage unit on 3rd street in Lowry City. Items that appeared to be missing from the unit are a 32” flat screen TV and a DVD player.

On February 17, 2023- Michael Debiew was arrested at the Cass County Jail by St. Clair County deputies. He was arrested on three St. Clair County warrants for Owner Operating Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility, Displayed/Possessed Motor Vehicle/Trailer plates of Another Person, Failure to Register Motor Vehicle. Bond was set at $516 cash only.

On February 17, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies received a report of scamming at the Casey’s gas station in Osceola. Scammers disguised themselves as tech support for the credit card machine. Customers were not affected by this scam.

On February 18, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies were conducting a traffic stop for speed and lane violations when Daniel Jones was arrested on an Osage Beach Police Department warrant.  He was transported to the St. Clair County Jail and released to the jail staff.

On February 18, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies were dispatched to SW O Highway, Eldorado Springs for a domestic that occurred prior to deputies arriving on scene. Investigation is ongoing.

On February 18, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies were dispatched to SE 871 Rd in Collins regarding an abandoned vehicle in a field. Subject was trespassing on the property to obtain some dirt for their garden. Subject vehicle got stuck and subject went to the neighbors for help getting out. Subject was issued citation for trespassing.

On February 18, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies were dispatched to CC Highway and NE 600 Rd in reference to a dog bite. Subject was walking the road when he was bitten by a dog. Owners of the dog have been contacted and the dogs are now on leashes and quarantine for 10 days.

On February 19, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies were dispatched to 951 Rd in Collins regarding a bull being deceased. Upon further investigation, the owner, determined his bull had been shot. Investigation is ongoing.

On February 19, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies were dispatched to NE 995 Private Rd in Twin Oaks Harbor in regards to a stolen firearm. The firearm is a 9mm Ruger LCE with turquoise grips. It was stolen from the owners’ vehicle.

On February 20, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies responded to NW 601 Rd in Appleton City in reference to a domestic assault. Investigation is ongoing.

On February 20, 2023- Garrett Murphy was arrested by St. Clair County Deputies when he voluntarily turned himself in on his St. Clair County warrants on the charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond set at $5000 cash only.

Complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release February 21, 2023 through February 27, 2023

Arrests and Reports

Sheriff Lee Hilty reported deputies made arrests and took multiple reports during the week of February 21, 2023 through February 27, 2023.

On February 21, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies received a call regarding a domestic assault in Twin Oaks Harbor. Teresa Prosser was arrested and being charged with Domestic Assault- 4th Degree- 1st or 2nd Offense.

On February 22, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies arrested Eric Engeman at St. Jospeh Department on St. Clair County warrant for Property Damage-2nd Degree. Bond set at $2500 Cash Only. Eric bonded out.

On February 22, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies arrested William Schmitz at Jackson County Jail on two St. Clair County warrants, Driving While Revoked/Suspended 2nd or 3rd Offense and Resisting Arrest/Detention/Stop by Fleeing- Creating a Substantial Risk of Injury/Death to Any Person. William is being held on $10,000 Cash Only.

On February 23, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies received a call to assist another agency. Children’s Division had a preliminary check on 2 juvenile individuals on NE Old Highway 13 and requested a deputy on scene.

On February 23, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies observed a vehicle, after hours, occupied sitting on the east side of the school building in Lowry City. Minors were in possession of marijuana. Guardians were called and the juveniles were taken home. Juveniles referred to the juvenile office.

On February 24, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a report regarding lost or stolen plates in Osceola. Plates have been entered into the statewide database.

On February 24, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a report of trespassing on Truman Road. Subjects left the residence.

On February 25, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies received a call for a domestic in progress on 601 Rd in Appleton City. Victim gathered her belongings and left and the suspect was referred to the juvenile office.

On February 26, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies received a call of theft at the Pilot Truck Stop in Collins. Two male subjects unidentified. Items stolen are unknown. Investigation is ongoing.

On February 26, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a call regarding an ex-parte violation in Rockville. Full Order of Protection was granted by the Courts.

On February 26, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a call regarding a Mental Health Status Check at the Sac Osage Roadside Park. Subject secured vehicle and agreed to get some medical help.

On February 26, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a report of property damage on Arbor Street in Appleton City. Subject is wanted for questioning.

On February 27, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a report of theft of NyQuil and Mucinex from Casey’s in Appleton City. Investigation is ongoing.

On February 27, 2023- St Clair County Deputies received a call from Henry County on a domestic disturbance that was called into Henry County Sheriffs Department. The domestic started in a vehicle on NW 151 Rd and ended in Deepwater. Investigation is ongoing.

On February 27, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a report of a sexual assault that happened in Appleton City. Evan Ward was arrested and the investigation is ongoing.

On February 27, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies received a call for a slide off on Highway 13 just north of T Highway. Deputies determined that Danielle King was under the influence of alcohol and arrested. Danielle was transported to St. Clair County Jail.